Kicker CompVX CVX15 Owner's manual

Brand: Kicker

Model: CompVX CVX15

Category: Subwoofers

Type: Owner's manual

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Manuel d’utilisation | Française

CompVX HAUT-PARLEUR D’EXTRÊMES GRAVES

CompVX

Subwoofer

™

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CompVX Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

Model CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

Rated Impedance [Ω] 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4

Fs [Hz] 35.4 28.5 23.7

Continuous Power Handling [Watts RMS] 600 750 1000

Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 85.7 87.1 91.6

Xmax (One-Way Excursion) [mm] .64, 16.25 .64, 16.25 .75, 19

Re [Ω] 3.4 3.7 4.2

Qts .403 .381 .216

Qms 10.754 10.098 7.521

Qes .419 .396 .222

Vas [ft³, L] .811, 22.99 2.04, 57.82 5.5, 156.71

Outer Frame Dimension [in, cm] 10-11/16, 27.1 12-9/16, 31.8 15-7/16, 39.2

Mounting Cutout [in, cm] 9-3/16, 23.3 11-1/16, 28.1 13-13/16, 35

Mounting Depth [in, cm] 5-15/16, 15.1 6-11/16, 16.9 8-1/2, 21.5

Frequency Response [Hz] 24–500 20–500 18–500

CVX10 / CVX12 / CVX15Models:

Figure 1

Series WiringParallel Wiring

Dual 2 Voice Coils = 4 Load

Dual 4 Voice Coils = 8 Load

Dual 2 Voice Coils = 1 Load

Dual 4 Voice Coils = 2 Load

SPECIFICATIONS

WIRING

WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your

hearing! Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging to your ears than

listening to an undistorted system at the same volume level. The threshold of pain is always an indicator

that the sound level is too loud and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common sense

when controlling volume.

Note: All speciﬁ cations and performance ﬁ gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most

current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine KICKER

Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance.

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SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

These sealed enclosure designs give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest

frequencies, 20 to 30Hz. These designs deliver massive amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be

driven with punishing levels of ampliﬁ er power.

The CompVX high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure. This

Maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The Maximum

enclosure generates a very ﬂ at response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.

CompVX woofers perform well in any size

sealed enclosure between the Minimum

and Maximum volume recommendations.

These systems will exhibit beneﬁ ts of both

designs: Minimum produces high-impact

bass, and Maximum generates low bass

frequency protraction. Overall, the system

will sound more like the recommended

enclosure design it is closest to in

enclosure volume. These enclosure

recommendations have been calculated

with the airspace inside the enclosure and

include the displacement of the woofer.

All sealed-enclosure airspace should be

ﬁ lled to 50% loose poly-ﬁ l (polyester ﬁ berﬁ ll)

stufﬁ ng.

Model Volume ft

(L) Panel A in. (cm) Panel B in. (cm) Panel C in. (cm)

CompVX10 .8 (22.7) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5X10.125 (34.3X25.7) 12X10.125 (30.5X25.7)

CompVX12 1 (28.32) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5X11 (36.8X27.9) 13X11 (33X27.9)

CompVX15 1.8 (51) 17.25X17.25 (43.8X43.8) 17.25X13.5 (43.8X34.3) 15.75X13.5 (40X34.3)

Model Volume ft

(L) Power Handling

CompVX10 .8 (22.7) 600W RMS

CompVX12 1 (28.3) 750W RMS

CompVX15 1.8 (51) 1000W RMS

Model Volume ft

(L) Power Handling

CompVX10 3 (85) 300W RMS

CompVX12 4.6 (130) 300W RMS

CompVX15 5.2 (147) 500W RMS

Panel Dimensions for Sealed Minimum enclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 2)

Sealed Minimum Sealed Maximum

Figure 2

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VENTED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

CompVX subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the recommended enclosures,

minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in limited-space applications. The larger

recommended enclosures will yield slightly more bass at the lowest frequencies.

The Vented Minimum design increases bass efﬁ ciency and ﬁ ts in many space-limited applications.

Although it is the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be

considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The Vented Maximum design has even more output in

this crucial frequency band. The Vented Maximum is the largest and most efﬁ cient enclosure design.

BOX BUILDING NOTES

Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density

ﬁ berboard) and seal the joints with silicone. Use the

“template” inside your CompVX’s shipping carton to

mark the mounting hole, then cut directly on the line.

These designs need internal bracing. Add triangular

bracing between each of the larger unsupported

panels. See Figure 3.

All the cubic feet (L) measurements in this manual

include the displacement of the woofer. For the vented

enclosures the displacement of the port must be

calculated and added to the internal volume of the ﬁ nal

design.

Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply

“X x Y x Z”, then convert to cubic feet. For example,

the CompVX12 Vented Minimum design’s external

port dimensions are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) MDF:

(12.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (2.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (20”) x (1 ft

/ 1728 in

)

= .65 ft

Then, add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure. 1.75 ft

+ .65 ft

= 2.4 ft

. See Figure 4.

Figure 3

D = 3” x 3” for CVX15, CVX12

D = 2” x 2” for CVX10

Vented Minimum CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

Box Volume, [ft

, L] 1.25, 35.4 1.75, 49.6 3, 85

Port Opening, [in x in, cm x cm] 2X10.5, 5.1X26.7 2.5X12.5, 6.4X31.8 2.75X15.5, 7X39.4

Port Length, [in, cm] 20, 50.8 20, 50.8 25.75, 65.4

Power Handling, [Watts RMS] 200 300 500

Vented Maximum CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

Box Volume, [ft

, L] 1.75, 49.6 2.25, 63.7 5, 142

Port Opening, [in x in, cm x cm] 2.5X10.5, 6.4X26.7 3X12.5, 7.6X31.8 3X15.5, 7.6X39.4

Port Length, [in, cm] 20, 50.8 20.5, 52.1 22, 55.9

Power Handling, [Watts RMS] 500 700 900

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Due to the necessary length of these ports, you may want to fold the port along the bottom and back

walls. It will be impractical to use round ports for these designs.

Do not install a port opening against a solid surface, such as an internal brace, back-panel or trunk wall,

seat or interior panel of your vehicle. The port opening must remain unobstructed. Use the smallest

dimension of the rectangular port as the minimum amount of space between the port opening and any

solid surface to insure unrestricted airﬂ ow.

If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely ﬁ ll your CompVX enclosure with poly-ﬁ l

stufﬁ ng. Vented designs will require covering the end of the port (located inside the box) with grill cloth,

chicken wire, or expanded metal to prevent the poly-ﬁ l from exiting the port. The use of poly-ﬁ l will slightly

decrease efﬁ ciency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output.

For more advice on box building, refer to your Authorized KICKER Dealer, or click on the Support tab on

the KICKER homepage, www.kicker.com. Please e-mail support@kicker.com or call Technical Support

at (405) 624-8583 for speciﬁ c or unanswered questions.

Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative

speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in

reference to the rest of the audio system.

Figure 4

Note: All speciﬁ cations and performance ﬁ gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most

current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine

KICKER Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum

performance.

If mounting in trunk space or other compartments of the vehicle, pay attention to cable lines, trunk springs, hinges and

seat mechanisms that could cause problems with the operation of the vehicle or stereo system. Carefully lay the stereo

system cables; pay attention to seat fasteners and other items that could harm the cables.

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ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY

When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from

defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of

original purchase. If this product is identiﬁ ed as “Refurbished” or “B Goods”, the warranty is limited to

a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase. In all cases you must have the original

receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect

or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective

merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and

blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products. This warranty

is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the

original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express

warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties,

whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on

implied warranties; therefore, these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal

rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE:

Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (KICKER) Dealer

for warranty service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or

by contacting Stillwater Designs directly. You can conﬁ rm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a

current authorized dealer window decal.

If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (KICKER),

call the KICKER Customer Service Department at (405) 624-8510 for a Return Merchandise Authorization

(RMA) number. Package only the defective items in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and

return to:

Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74075

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective

component systems. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective

items will be returned freightcollect to you. For example, if a subwoofer is defective, only return the

defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase

date clearly visible, and a “proof-of-purchase” statement listing the Customer’s name, Dealer’s name

and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will

be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent

freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not

cover:

o Damage due to improper installation

o Subsequent damage to other components

o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation

o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse.

Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse

o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

o Speakers damaged due to ampliﬁ er clipping or distortion

o Items previously repaired or modiﬁ ed by any unauthorized repair facility

o Return shipping on non-defective items

o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels

o Products with tampered or missing serial numbers

o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number

o Products purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer

o Freight Damage

o The cost of shipping product to KICKER

o Service performed by anyone other than KICKER

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NOTE: All speciﬁ cations and performance ﬁ gures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

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P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one-week service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange drivers,

tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is

encountered. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the

KICKER Customer Service Department at (405) 624-8510. Contact your International KICKER dealer or

distributor concerning speciﬁ c procedures for your country’s warranty policies.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning speciﬁ c procedures for your country’s

warranty policies.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You

are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably

foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail

to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

GARANTÍA INTERNACIONAL Versión Español

Comuníquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor ación sobre

procedimientos especíﬁ cos relacionados con las normas de garantía de su país.

La frase “combustible para vivir la vida Livin’ Loud™ a todo volumen” se reﬁ ere al entusiasmo por la vida

que la marca KICKER de estéreos de automóvil representa y a la recomendación a nuestros clientes

de que vivan lo mejor posible (“a todo volumen”) en todo sentido. La línea de altavoces y ampliﬁ cadores

KICKER es la mejor del mercado de audio de automóviles y por lo tanto representa el “combustible”

para vivir a todo volumen en el área de “estéreos de automóvil” de la vida de nuestros clientes.

Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre

ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audición fuera del vehículo.

INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE Deutsche Version

Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen KICKER-Fachhändler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details über die

Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren.

Der Slogan “Treibstoff für Livin’ Loud” bezieht sich auf die mit den KICKER-Autostereosystemen assoziierte

Lebensfreude und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen, in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach

dem Besten (“Livin’ Loud”) zu streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstärker von KICKER sind auf dem Markt

für Auto-Soundsysteme führend und stellen somit den “Treibstoff” für das Autostereoerlebnis unserer

Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezüglich der zugelassenen und passenden

Lautstärkepegel außerhalb des Autos an die örtlichen Lärmvorschriften zu halten.

GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE Version Française

Pour connaître les procédures propres à la politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur

ou distributeur International KICKER.

AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs KICKER ont la capacité de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant

endommager l’ouïe de façon irréversible ! L’augmentation du volume d’un système jusqu’à un niveau

présentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage l’ouïe que l’écoute d’un système sans

distorsion au même volume. Le seuil de la douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop

élevé et risque d’endommager l’ouïe de façon irréversible. Réglez le volume en faisant prevue de bon

sens!

L’expression “ carburant pour vivre plein pot “ fait référence au dynamisme de la marque KICKER

d’équipements audio pour véhicules et a pour but d’encourager nos clients à faire le maximum (“ vivre

plein pot “) dans tous les aspects de leur vie. Les haut-parleurs et ampliﬁ cateurs KICKER sont les

meilleurs dans le domaine des équipements audio et représentent donc pour nos client le “ carburant

pour vivre plein pot “ dans l’aspect “ installation audio de véhicule “ de leur vie. Nous encourageons

tous nos clients à respecter toutes les lois et réglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores

acceptables à l’extérieur des véhicules.

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